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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.36, 573.56 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.36, 573.56 and 151.38 is: 227.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.36 : 573.56 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.36/573.56 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.36x = 573.56 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.36x = 86,825.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,825.51/382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.08

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